Prime you ever think of visiting Buffalo?
To be honest, I never have. Is there anything to see in Buffalo beside police shoving old men to the ground? Interesting that the two cops have been charged with assault. If found guilty it will end their career. I don't participate in protests largely because I can't tolerate crowds due to the fact that I have mild enochlophobia.
"In New York, an assault occurs when a person injures someone else without legal justification. Assault can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a Class D felony or higher level Class B felony. ... Assault can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a Class D felony or higher level Class B felony."
"....a felon cannot become a police officer. ... Despite your desire to join as a police officer, a felony conviction will put this out of reach. In addition to being convicted of a felony, anyone who has a dishonorable discharge from the military, or a conviction of domestic battery.
If you have any felony convictions, this may make it difficult for you if not possible to continue with the hiring process. ... Any domestic violence convictions, even a misdemeanor, will prohibit you for carrying a firearm and thus becoming a law enforcement officer."